Habitat Surveying: An Introduction

This is a Field Studies Council course designed to give a theoretical and practical experience in botanical and habitat survey techniques available in the UK. Participants will learn how to select the appropriate methods for vegetation surveying and data collection in different habitats.

This course will cover:

• Learning about different UK habitats and their conservation status
• An introduction to basic botanical skills to support habitat surveying
• Practical experience in the field looking at commonly encountered plant species indicative of grassland and woodland habitats
• Practical experience in the field of habitat surveying, coding and mapping methodologies demonstrated by an expert tutor
• A chance to meet fellow like-minded people from a range of different disciplines